BEN F. THOMPSON, III MD – NPI #1710996079
Internal Medicine
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
BEN THOMPSON, III is a physician located in LAKE CHARLES, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710996079 to BEN THOMPSON, III on August 05, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease
The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Apr 28, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BEN THOMPSON, III below.
NPI Profile for
BEN F. THOMPSON, III
(about 20 years ago)
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-0404 Phone: (337) 494-2750 Fax: (337) 494-2760
DALLAS, TX 75312-2309 Phone: (337) 494-2921 Fax: (337) 494-6523
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Identifiers for BEN THOMPSON, III
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTHER | STATE MEDICAL LICENSE | LA | MD.7471 |
| MEDICAID | LA | 1319872 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207RP1001X - Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary) |
LA | 013285 |
The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.
Additional Information
BEN THOMPSON, III is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
- HOSPITAL
- LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL1701 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601 - WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL701 EAST CYPRESS STREET
SULPHUR, LA 70663
- LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL1701 OAK PARK BLVD
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